Super Bowl Wants Only Young Dancers

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060104/ap_en_tv/fbn_super_bowl_dancers;_ylt=AmjrqFPFZlLCDOuA4zMPnFqs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3YXYwNDRrBHNlYwM3NjI- ^ | Wed Jan 4, 10:30 AM ET

[BenLurkin]

DETROIT - Mick Jagger and his bandmates may be nearing senior citizenship, but Super Bowl planners only want people 45 and younger to take the field during the Rolling Stones' halftime show.

The NFL is offering 2,000 people a chance to watch the Stones play during the Feb. 5 extravaganza. They will be expected to dance, sing and cheer.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the Super Bowl from a totally unique perspective," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told The Detroit News.

People are asked to apply in groups of 20 or more and be at least 18 years old and no older than 45. Signup is under way on the Web site of Star Flow Entertainment, the company organizing the volunteers.

The NFL says the reason for the age cutoff is that the job is physically challenging. Volunteers must enter and exit the field quickly and be on their feet for long periods. They will not have seats and will wait in a tunnel under Ford Field for most of the first half.

Participants also must attend up to five rehearsals that could last seven hours each.

"You have to attend rehearsal and be able to stand for long stretches of time," McCarthy told the Detroit Free Press. "And you have to run onto Ford Field with 2,000 other folks."

[sure_fine]

can they discriminate against Helen Thomas?

[HEY4QDEMS]

but Super Bowl planners only want people 45 and younger

I guess they want them to still be awake at half time.

[lesser_satan]

Not a bad thing, especially if there are any more "wardrobe malfunctions".

[stainlessbanner]

Old guys on stage only, please.

[bmwcyle]

Rolling Stones who?

[quark]

Mick Jagger and his bandmates may be nearing senior citizenship...

Nearing senior citizenship? The Strolling Bones are pinups for Medicare!

[PBRSTREETGANG]

I'd better sign up then.

Next year is my last year of eligibility.

[BenLurkin]

Let's hope not.

[sweet_diane]

The Rolling Stones are soooo last century.

[rightinthemiddle]

I'm under 45, but I think I'll pass anyway.

[oblomov]

Who are/is the Rolling Stones? Is it a dancing and music group?

[YouPosting2Me]

"Start me up!"

[GSWarrior]

Participants also must attend up to five rehearsals that could last seven hours each.

That's only twice as long as the halftime show itself.

[Millee]

Compared to the Rolling (gall)Stones, anyone could look under 45.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

Does the local chapter of the Crips exceed 20 in number?

[Hildy]

Rolling Stones who?

Well, you know...the band that had the most successful tour in history last year? Hmmm?

[JIM O]

I can only surmise this is an effort at keeping me off the field after an NFL executive attended a wedding I was at and witnessed my dancing technique.

[Spruce]

I miss the days of marching bands and "the Punt, Pass, and Kick" contest.

[rattrap]

It's funny that they have to have fans (ahem) of the band rehearse.